Machine Learning Developer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Data Science/Machine Learning developer for an opportunity in Jersey City, NJ

Position Title: Data Science/Machine Learning developer

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Expected Duration: 12 months

Must Have

• Kafka
• Python
• Tableau

Job Description

Contributes to the strategic vision and integrates a broad range of ideas regarding setting the strategy around gathering, organizing, and extracting qualitative and quantitative relationships and trends from large amounts of data. Recognized across the organization for organizing and developing data warehouses for optimal decision support. Leads the design, development and implementation of complex data management, storage applications, often using new technologies. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criterion for obtaining results. Work leadership may be provided by assigning work and resolving problems. Requires a Bachelors degree or advanced degree and /or equivalent experience in related IS/IT discipline. Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with ability to translate business strategy into achievable tactics. Typically over 10 years of related IT experience.

LOB Job Description:

Workspace Services: Capital team is looking for a hands-on Senior Data Scientist II to undertake multiple advanced analytics initiatives like Forecasting, Predictions etc that will enable us deliver Operational Excellence and provide actionable insights to business users. The Data Scientist is responsible for executing the full-scope of advanced analytic techniques with the objectives of creating quantitative and qualitative models, data mining, causal inferences, predictions, optimizations, and recommendations for Treasury team.

This position is for a self-starter with leadership qualities, responsible for formulating and managing projects, as well as developing data science models, and working with key business, data and technology leaders to establish roadmaps and deliver high value analytic projects. Position requires strong command of various data mining and advanced analytical techniques to produce easy to use analytical solutions.

Required Skills:

* 2 - 5 years of professional experience as a data scientist executing complex analytical projects

* 2 years of text analytics experience

* Strong programming experience with Python, Tensorflow, Scikit-learn, CUDA and pandas

* Knowledge of Big Data Architectures and Cloud computing

* Experience with Hadoop/Hive, Neo4J, Apache Spark, Kafka and MongoDB is a plus

* Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Kibana, etc.

* Knowledge of machine-learning techniques, classifiers and statistical methods

* Hands-on experience with natural language processing techniques including Sentiment analysis, Word embeddings

* Experience with Speech-to-Text is a plus

* Advanced degree, or equivalent experience, in mathematics, data science or other quantitative discipline

* Demonstrated success in executing high value, enterprise projects with clear articulation of benefits, costs and risk

* Superb communication, coaching and management skills across multiple business stakeholders and IT as well as external partners

* Desire to use modern technologies as a disruptive influence within the Finance domain

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 222220 when responding to this ad.

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